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. >>> president obama arrived in texas for four fund-raising states. he has two stops in san antonio where he will appeal to latino voters. he will also be in austin, including an event with gay voters. >>> mitt romney is shifting attention away from his tax returns by accusing president obama by favoring a government- sensorred society -- government censored society. the obama team is pushing up the step to get mitt romney so release more of its tax records. the p obama campaign is running an ad in pennsylvania where mitt romney is asking any -- is making any if stops to release records. >> mitt romney admitted he's paid less than 15% in tax on $43 million in income. makes you wonder if he ever paid taxes. >> that ad comes after another ad after romney singing "america the beautiful." romney says it's all dirty politics. >> he's making a big election about small things. he's attacking mitt romney on a personal basis. why? because he doesn't want to talk about his record. >> as for romney's line of -- line of attack, he is accusing president obama of c
. >>> president obama arrived in texas for four fund-raising states. he has two stops in san antonio where he will appeal to latino voters. he will also be in austin, including an event with gay voters. >>> mitt romney is shifting attention away from his tax returns by accusing president obama by favoring a government- sensorred society -- government censored society. the obama team is pushing up the step to get mitt romney so release more of its tax records. the p obama...
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. >> president obama wrapped up his visit to the western states this morning. president obama boarded air force one. there he is. in seattle. this is two and a half hours ago. mr. obama smoke at a high priced fundraiser that was held at a private home and stopped in portland, oregon yesterday. >> at the oregon convention center, once again, he pushed for the ends of the era tax cuts and now, he heads to new orleans for a speech to the national urban league. >> mitt romney and his wife ann landed. the former massachusetts governor is taking on a tour and plans to meet with british prime minister david cameron. he plans to hold stops in europe and in other countries. >>> the firefighters had to battle two fire this is morning. it did put a strain on the resources in the financially struggling city. >> they report, it is at a house and another one was on a strip mall. >> reporter: two early morning. 20 minutes apart and a mile away. >> it had crews spread then. >> the crews were 20 minutes apart. >> i looked out and seen the whole back side. >> they say it appears
. >> president obama wrapped up his visit to the western states this morning. president obama boarded air force one. there he is. in seattle. this is two and a half hours ago. mr. obama smoke at a high priced fundraiser that was held at a private home and stopped in portland, oregon yesterday. >> at the oregon convention center, once again, he pushed for the ends of the era tax cuts and now, he heads to new orleans for a speech to the national urban league. >> mitt romney and...
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polls show romney is trailing president obama by 87% among black voters. reporting from washington allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney will come to the bay area for some fundraising on sunday, july 22nd. that's the day before president obama is set to make another fundraising stop here. romney will attend a $50,000 per person luncheon at the woodside home of billionaire tom sebold founder of sebold system. after, that he will appear at an event at the parent hotel in san francisco. last stop, a $50,000 din in pacific heights. >>> president obama will be in the east bay the following day, monday the 23rd. the president will attend a $35,000 per person fundraiser at the piedmont home of long time democratic supporter quinn dulaney and wayne jordan. he is said to appear at a fundraiser at the fox theater in oakland where tickets start at $100 >>> today is the third spare the air day in a row here in the bay area. the air quality management district says that pollution levels are unhealthy today. they are asking
polls show romney is trailing president obama by 87% among black voters. reporting from washington allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news >>> republican presidential candidate mitt romney will come to the bay area for some fundraising on sunday, july 22nd. that's the day before president obama is set to make another fundraising stop here. romney will attend a $50,000 per person luncheon at the woodside home of billionaire tom sebold founder of sebold system. after, that he will appear at...
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. >>> president obama is bringing his reelection campaign to ohio. the president is set to highlights his bail out of the auto industry. he is holding a town hall event in cincinnati. he is expected to tell voters mitt romney's tax proposals would spur job growth in foreign countries. and mitt romney demanded the president back away from his business record. mitt romney said the president should spend time speaking about his own record. the obama campaign is arguing mitt romney's recordind case jobs were shipped over -- record indicates jobs were shipped over seas. >>> the republican party takes over the times forum in florida preparing for the republican nation convention. hundreds of workers will transform the forum into a place where mitt romney will accept the nominations. some improvements have already taken place. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton goes a long way to reach a break through. the visit happening right now. >> cooler weather today, where it will be cooler tomorrow. rosemary orozco has that plus tomorrow's outlook for the fog. >
. >>> president obama is bringing his reelection campaign to ohio. the president is set to highlights his bail out of the auto industry. he is holding a town hall event in cincinnati. he is expected to tell voters mitt romney's tax proposals would spur job growth in foreign countries. and mitt romney demanded the president back away from his business record. mitt romney said the president should spend time speaking about his own record. the obama campaign is arguing mitt romney's...
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president obama is back on the campaign trail kicking off a two day bus tour in ohio. >> i am betting on you and the country is betting on you ohio. >> the president's betting on america bus tour is taking him through ohio and pennsylvania. he won both states in 2008. but they are considered battle ground states for this november. it starts a new phase of his campaign as he take as more retail oriented approach leading up to the democratic national convention in charlotte, north carolina. >> mitt romney taking a break from the campaign trail with a holiday in new hampshire. republicans dispatched bobby jindal and tim pulenty to the same towns along president obama's bus tour. this morning there is speculation mitt romney is considering choosing a woman for his running mate. his wife says i love that option. >>> a man is in the hospital after falling from the roof of a school. police were called to the school after 12:30 a.m. this morning. officials say it was a 19-year- old man who fell. he was rushed to the hospital but at this point we don't know the extent of his injuries. he was w
president obama is back on the campaign trail kicking off a two day bus tour in ohio. >> i am betting on you and the country is betting on you ohio. >> the president's betting on america bus tour is taking him through ohio and pennsylvania. he won both states in 2008. but they are considered battle ground states for this november. it starts a new phase of his campaign as he take as more retail oriented approach leading up to the democratic national convention in charlotte, north...
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obama left oakland, when police were keeping tabs on demonstrators who lingered, occasionally blocking streets. the radios had been previously plagued by break downs and dead zones, leaving officers digital radios prone to blackouts but many thought that was fixed when the city paid 18 million dollars for a new system last summer. >> on a regular basis officers don't know when or where it is just not going to work, they hit the mic and it fails. the problem monday stemmed from the failure of a cooling unit on a transmission tower and wasn't until tuesday night things were operating again. >> i just want officers to be able to communicate with one another during critical situations and take away this concern we have with a radio system that doesn't work. >> they are working with a consultant to decide if they should repair the current network or join another one. tara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 news. >> police in oakland are looking for suspects in a shooting. investigators say two people were wounded in the gunfire last night. both victims drove themselves to a hospital and are expected
obama left oakland, when police were keeping tabs on demonstrators who lingered, occasionally blocking streets. the radios had been previously plagued by break downs and dead zones, leaving officers digital radios prone to blackouts but many thought that was fixed when the city paid 18 million dollars for a new system last summer. >> on a regular basis officers don't know when or where it is just not going to work, they hit the mic and it fails. the problem monday stemmed from the failure...
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the obama administration threatened to pull funding if the states fails to approve funding. >>> commuters are paying higher fees fees for public transportation. muni's m pass cost $64 instead of $62. single ride tickets are still $2. bart fairs are up 5-15 cents. transit is increasing by 5% and cal train, going up 25-50 cents for paper tickets. and starting today, muni is expanding its backdoor policy, including buses. some say the plan could give people a free ride. >> i don't think i have seen anyone go through the backdoor and pay, so. yeah. they will cheat and not pay. >> the backdoor boarding is expected to make muni 100% faster and they are the first with an all door boarding system and they plan to hire more inspectors. >>> firefighters gained the upper hand on a wildfire in colorado, allowing some people to return home for the first time. more than 30,000 people fled the area around colorado springs a week ago. the waldo canyon burned 350 homes and turned 17,000 acres into ash. it is 45% contained. more than 3,000 people remain under evacuation orders. the cause of the fire is und
the obama administration threatened to pull funding if the states fails to approve funding. >>> commuters are paying higher fees fees for public transportation. muni's m pass cost $64 instead of $62. single ride tickets are still $2. bart fairs are up 5-15 cents. transit is increasing by 5% and cal train, going up 25-50 cents for paper tickets. and starting today, muni is expanding its backdoor policy, including buses. some say the plan could give people a free ride. >> i don't...
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in the coming weeks private developers will be asking the obama administration to provide the rail loan to kick-start construction on the train. the trip from l.a. to las vegas would be expected to take an hour and a half. >>> well, temperatures are starting to warm up by the coast. there is a big fog bank out there. while it's retreating, it is still staying out there. 60s around the coast. but we're already into some os. it will be a temperature difference from 30 to 35 degrees for sol. 10, 12 degrees warmer than 24 hours ago. that really give -- gave us fog. a few high clouds down in southern california. we don't have to worry about those yet. maybe wednesday or thursday. when fairfield gets -- temperatures there are really starting to warm up fast. 84 there. livermore is at 82. sonoma county airport, 9. 65 in the city. oakland 78. hey regard 8. tear are some locations getting pretty warm fast. high pressure kind of kicks in today but just a fight between the middle of the country where it slides to the best -- slides to the west. the coast stays about the same. there's too much fog.
in the coming weeks private developers will be asking the obama administration to provide the rail loan to kick-start construction on the train. the trip from l.a. to las vegas would be expected to take an hour and a half. >>> well, temperatures are starting to warm up by the coast. there is a big fog bank out there. while it's retreating, it is still staying out there. 60s around the coast. but we're already into some os. it will be a temperature difference from 30 to 35 degrees for...
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. >>> president obama proposed a $1 billion student mentoring program today. high performing teachers in math and science would be recruited. they would be paid a $20,000 stipend on top of their salary and be required to serve for four years. >>> nelson mandela turned 94 years old today. children across south africa sang happy birthday to him. former president bill clinton is also in south africa. he took part in a movement asking people all over the world to perform 67 hours of volunteer work -- 67 minutes of volunteer work. >>> a week after they were chased out by the robbers fire, they can return home. cooler weather helped control the fire. the fire burned 2600 acres and destroyed one home. >>> new funding for the san jose airport could provide a economic boost for the south bay. the airport is getting $7 million for runway improvements. it could attract more travelers. this is part of the fifth phase of the $55 million project improvement project. many people are pleased with the progress. >> improving it will help business too. >> oakland has a lot of gr
. >>> president obama proposed a $1 billion student mentoring program today. high performing teachers in math and science would be recruited. they would be paid a $20,000 stipend on top of their salary and be required to serve for four years. >>> nelson mandela turned 94 years old today. children across south africa sang happy birthday to him. former president bill clinton is also in south africa. he took part in a movement asking people all over the world to perform 67 hours...
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they stopped in virginia beach and now president barack obama focused on how his vision focuses on ways to restore the economy. >> the reason we came together was to restore for all middle- class families. >>> and he asked two more -- scheduled two more events. >>> mitt romney is seriously considering former secretary of state condolezza rice as his advice president running made. -- vice-president running mate. she is at the top of the vp candidates. condolezza rice has repeatedly said she has no interest in that job. >>> a -- away area marine has finally come home from route 92 only at the age of 18. only a few people knew the crash site was there until a few years ago. they identified the remains of the crew members. he was just 17 years old. and. >> and a cool down install if the weekend and wheel tell you about the temperatures expected in your perfect. and we will have an update on the connect her and we will show you what is going on -- connector and we will show you what is going on in construction right now on ktvu channel 2 morning news. . >>> lorraine blanco is joining us to l
they stopped in virginia beach and now president barack obama focused on how his vision focuses on ways to restore the economy. >> the reason we came together was to restore for all middle- class families. >>> and he asked two more -- scheduled two more events. >>> mitt romney is seriously considering former secretary of state condolezza rice as his advice president running made. -- vice-president running mate. she is at the top of the vp candidates. condolezza rice has...
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. >> president obama cut short a campaign swing for the deadly rage. he was informed early this morning about what happened at the theater. he altered an appearance to address the shooting. >> we will take every step possible to incompetence sure the safety of all our people. we will stand by our neighbors in colorado during this extraordinarily difficult time. the president called for a moment of reflection and said there would be other days for politics. >> mitt romney was also dismayed by the shooting tragedy. >> this is a time for each of us to look into our hearts and how much we love one another and how much we love and how much we care for our great country. there is so much. >> romney is suspending political activity for the day. he has taken down campaign ads running in colorado and postponed several interviews and cancel add campaign trip his wife was scheduled to make to michigan the filmmakers of warner brothers are deeply saddened to learn about the shocking incident. we extend our sincere sympathies to the victims and their families at th
. >> president obama cut short a campaign swing for the deadly rage. he was informed early this morning about what happened at the theater. he altered an appearance to address the shooting. >> we will take every step possible to incompetence sure the safety of all our people. we will stand by our neighbors in colorado during this extraordinarily difficult time. the president called for a moment of reflection and said there would be other days for politics. >> mitt romney was...
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. >>> plans are taking shape for president obama's next visit to the bay area. we're told the president will arrive on july 23rd and this trip will focus on oakland. he's set to take part in a round table discussion possible which at the -- possibly -- possibly at the oakland tech center and attend a private dinner in the east bay. >>> today, foie gras band? what band? why one bay area restaurant says they can still serve it and the creative ways that diners and chefs are getting around the law. >>> again, the news will be on at 4:00 this afternoon. we'll bring you the latest held lines before the all -- headlines before the all-star game. >>> thank you for trusting ktvu news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. you're on timeout leo! some things won't last 25 years. ah! woof. some things will. save up to 20% on an ikea kitchen. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey nut cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ wow. delicious, right? ye
. >>> plans are taking shape for president obama's next visit to the bay area. we're told the president will arrive on july 23rd and this trip will focus on oakland. he's set to take part in a round table discussion possible which at the -- possibly -- possibly at the oakland tech center and attend a private dinner in the east bay. >>> today, foie gras band? what band? why one bay area restaurant says they can still serve it and the creative ways that diners and chefs are...
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. >>> president obama is reaffirming the united states commitment to israel. >> there you go. thanks. good work. >> thank you mr. president. >> the president signed the u.s.-israel enhanced security cooperation act this morning, releasing an additional 70 million dollars in military aid for israel. the act also calls for enhanced cooperation with the country on missile defense and intelligence. republican presidential candidate mitt romney will travel to israel tomorrow where he plans to meet with the prime minister, but first they will attend the olympic opening ceremonies in london. >>> those ceremonies are only hours away and the city is ringing in the summer olympics literally. ♪ [ music ] >> londoners came out and rang bells today in the big -- and big ben chimed in as well. in about 45 minutes the bells will be echoed by the tolling of the largest harmonically tuned bell in europe kicking off the opening ceremonies. the lead up saw hiccups but the president of the committee said today they were all resolved in time. >> we feel all the operation items that i can say wit
. >>> president obama is reaffirming the united states commitment to israel. >> there you go. thanks. good work. >> thank you mr. president. >> the president signed the u.s.-israel enhanced security cooperation act this morning, releasing an additional 70 million dollars in military aid for israel. the act also calls for enhanced cooperation with the country on missile defense and intelligence. republican presidential candidate mitt romney will travel to israel...
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internet companies are facing pressure from the obama administration to help protect consumer privacy. it is to help sell advertising and there is no agreement on how to stop internet tracking completely. >> if this works right, i think the advertisers will get the message. don't just take so much personal data. >> they can indicate they don't want to be tracked. under current rule, they can basically ignore the requests. >> six students from alamedia. and contra costa counties will see this in the new tunnel. the design of mount diablo, the foothills and sun were selected for art to decade the tunnel. the $391 million tunnel is scheduled to open on highway 24 between orinda and oakland late next year. >> there is a rescue on the ocean front. >>> bittersweet showdown over one major city's battle on sugary drinks. wow, look at this bed! this nightstand! this wardrobe! what are you doing here? you're in ikea. my dream bedroom is in ikea? yes. what's that bedroom over there? that's your husband's dream bedroom. whatever your style, take home your dream bedroom together. ikea. the life im
internet companies are facing pressure from the obama administration to help protect consumer privacy. it is to help sell advertising and there is no agreement on how to stop internet tracking completely. >> if this works right, i think the advertisers will get the message. don't just take so much personal data. >> they can indicate they don't want to be tracked. under current rule, they can basically ignore the requests. >> six students from alamedia. and contra costa...
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. >>> today on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00, as we mentioned, president obama is due back in the bay area this afternoon. we'll have team coverage of his visit, the impact on traffic, and california's surprising role when it comes to fundraising for all political candidates. thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. be sure to join us again at 5:00, and we're always here for you at ktvu.com and mobile ktvu.com.
. >>> today on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00, as we mentioned, president obama is due back in the bay area this afternoon. we'll have team coverage of his visit, the impact on traffic, and california's surprising role when it comes to fundraising for all political candidates. thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. we'll see you the next time news breaks. be sure to join us again at 5:00, and we're always here for you at ktvu.com and mobile ktvu.com.
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president obama says that while there are not enough jobs created, the reports show that things are moving in the right direction. >> it's still tough. we learned this morning that our businesses created 84,000 new jobs last months and that, overall, means that businesses created 4.4 million new jobs in the past 28 months including 500,000 new manufacturing jobs. that's a step in the right direction. [ applause ] >> the president also says that the numbers would be better if republicans in congress were not blocking his effort to boost economic growth. >> there's a lot of misery in america today. and these numbers understate what people are feeling and the amount of pain which is occurring in middle class america. >> presumptive republican nominee calls the report a kick in the gut to middle class families. he says that the president's policies have failed to get americans back to work and that the president should take responsibility for that. [ chanting ] >> some works at maim joe bay area airport are walking picket lines at this hour. you'll hear what has them so angry. cool on the coas
president obama says that while there are not enough jobs created, the reports show that things are moving in the right direction. >> it's still tough. we learned this morning that our businesses created 84,000 new jobs last months and that, overall, means that businesses created 4.4 million new jobs in the past 28 months including 500,000 new manufacturing jobs. that's a step in the right direction. [ applause ] >> the president also says that the numbers would be better if...
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. >> to welcomed active -- president obama welcomed active duty citizens. they are members of the army, air force and marines from more than a dozen countries. >> the sacrifices that are being made by our fighting men and women around the world continue to inspire me. and give me a confidence that our future is bright. >> gop candidate mitt romney celebrated the holiday in new hampshire where he marched in a fourth of july parade. he took time off from his family vacation for today's appearance. he spoke of the president's healthcare mandate and called it a tax instead of a penalty. >> towns big and small are celebrating the 236th birthday. there will be fireworks tonight and likely a barbecue or picnic this afternoon. >> they start the celebration with a parade. >> he we report from the very popular parade in danville. >> from loud of of of ones to proud and a little shy older ones. >> well, it is a little embarrassing. >> this small town, independence day had all the excitement of a big celebration. >> they were waving flags and having fun. >> we do this
. >> to welcomed active -- president obama welcomed active duty citizens. they are members of the army, air force and marines from more than a dozen countries. >> the sacrifices that are being made by our fighting men and women around the world continue to inspire me. and give me a confidence that our future is bright. >> gop candidate mitt romney celebrated the holiday in new hampshire where he marched in a fourth of july parade. he took time off from his family vacation for...
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president obama is calling on congress to expand bush tax cuts for the middle class. but these tax cuts would only be for people who make less than $250,000 a year. the president opposes extending those cuts for wealthier people. he says there's a bipartisan agreement to preserve the tax cuts for the middle class and letting them expire will be a big blow to working parents and serve as a drag on the economy. >> we need policies that grow and strengthen the middle class, policies that help create jobs, that make education and training more affordable, that encourage businesses to start up and create jobs right here in the united states. >> congressional republicans are expected to push for extension of all attacks including the cuts for wealthier americans. >>> starting today cal tran is testing a new system that predicts train arrivals and departures. the system uses gps technology to track trains. that information will be displayed on digital message signs at train stations and included in live audio announcements all week. the system is expected to launch by the en
president obama is calling on congress to expand bush tax cuts for the middle class. but these tax cuts would only be for people who make less than $250,000 a year. the president opposes extending those cuts for wealthier people. he says there's a bipartisan agreement to preserve the tax cuts for the middle class and letting them expire will be a big blow to working parents and serve as a drag on the economy. >> we need policies that grow and strengthen the middle class, policies that...